Sep 28, 2019 - Politics & Policy
The process of impeachment
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Although three U.S. presidents have faced impeachment, none have been removed from office. Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both impeached, but the Senate declined to remove them from office, and Richard Nixon stepped down before the House could vote.
How it works: Below is a graphic that explains the typical procedures for impeachment and removal from office.
Go deeper: National Constitution Center analysis of Article II, Section 4
